Evergreen International Ski School

Evergreen International Ski School in Hakuba employ a large number of foreign and domestic ski & snowboard instructors speaking a variety of languages. Evergreens team of certified ski and snowboard instructors offer you the opportunity to learn your next steps at any level and show you a fun filled lesson for you and your group. Learn to be a better skier or snowboarder and see what you can achieve on the snow during your time in Hakuba.

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Children Half day lesson: from ¥12,000 Full day lesson: from ¥14,500

Children are broken up into two age levels, the Yeti Club caters to young skiers 3-5 years, and the Hakuba Heroes are 6-14 year olds, with both skiing and snowboarding lessons offered.

★Following information is based on Happo Base.

YETI CLUB: 3-5 YEARS

Ski Only
Yeti Club introduces skiing in a fun and entertaining manner with qualified staff to ensure they receive the best care possible. Watch the kids continuously improve their skiing skills over the period of the ski holiday.

2023-2024 Season: 23rd December 2023 – 10th March 2024, excluding New Year’s Day
Ages: 3-5
Levels: All levels
* If children aren’t able to participate in the entire lesson, we may move them to day care – decision rests with the instructor
Times: Morning Half-Day 10:00 – 13:30 / Full-Day 10:00 – 15:30

HAKUBA HEROES: 6-14 YEARS

Ski & Snowboard
Children in the 6-14 years ski & snowboard classes will have a blast improving their skills with other kids in their age. Children will see continual improvement each day, and sure to bring back stories of their fun on the ski runs! Children will be placed in groups with others at similar levels to best assist their skill development.

2023-2024 Season:
23rd December 2023 – 10th March 2024, excluding New Year’s Day (Kids Skiing Programs)
23rd December 2023 - 10 March 2024, excluding New Year's Day (Snowboard Programs)
Ages: 6-14
Levels: All levels
Times: Morning Half-Day 10:00 – 13:30 / Full-Day 10:00 – 15:30


  • All kids must be signed in and signed out daily by a parent or guardian.
  • Greeting & verbal grading for Yeti Club is from 9:00, and Hakuba Heroes is from 9:30 with lessons aiming to get away around 10:00.
  • If you need an early drop-off or late pick-up, please contact us for details.

Location: Happo-one & Iwatake Resorts, Hakuba (Hero’s snowboard not available at Iwatake)

Please Note:

  • Please make sure your child has the necessary ski equipment and wear including hat (helmet is strongly recommended), goggles, gloves, warm clothes, well-fitting boots etc.
  • Lesson price does not include lift tickets – if your children are ready to ride the lifts they will need a lift ticket. For multi-day discounts, lesson days must be continuous and must be purchased in the same transaction.
  • While our goal is to get to a point where the Heroes Snowboard is its own stand-alone program, on-snow snowboard lessons may incorporate a mixture of kids and adults. We aim to create as best possible group splits from day to day.
1 day ¥12,000 ¥14,500
2 days ¥24,000 ¥29,000
3 days ¥36,000 ¥43,500
4 days ¥48,000 ¥58,000
5 days ¥60,000 ¥72,500

Group lessons provide a great social environment to improve your riding skills, with like-minded and similar levelled participants. The qualified instructors will assist you to perfect your skills over the day according to your individual needs. Full day classes include a lunch break of about an hour, enjoy a meal with new friends at one of many on-mountain cafés.

Group Lessons are enjoyable and provide a wonderful opportunity to meet new people! Our teaching structure is divided into various levels. We will guide you to the ideal level for your individual needs and standard. Full-Day programs are a great way to explore the whole mountain during your holiday. It is not uncommon for Group programs to enjoy lunch together at one of the many different restaurants throughout the Happo area.

Lessons will be held at Happo One Ski Resort. Lesson participants will be verbally graded upon meeting, and final lesson adjustments will be made.

NOTE: Group Lessons will not be operational on New Years Day 2024 (1st January 2024).

LOCATION: Happo-One, EISS Base located at the Base of Kokusai 1 Chair Lift

★Following information is based on Happo Base.

2023-2024 Season: 23rd December 2023 - 10th March 2024, excluding New Year’s Day
Ages: 15+
Levels: All levels
Times: Morning Half-Day: 10:00 - 12:30 / Full-Day: 10:00 - 15:30
* Includes a lunch break (approx.1hour)

Please Note:

  • Please make sure you have the necessary ski equipment and wear including hat (preferably a helmet), goggles, gloves, warm clothes, well-fitting boots etc.
  • Lesson price does not include lift tickets – if you are ready to ride the lifts you will need a lift ticket.
1 day ¥10,000 ¥13,500
2 days ¥20,000 ¥27,000
3 days ¥30,000 ¥40,500
4 days ¥40,000 ¥54,500
5 days ¥50,000 ¥67,500

Private lessons provide a fun environment alongside careful instructions so you can get the most out of your lesson time. Your qualified instructor will take you and up to three others on the most suitable ski runs for your level, and with helpful advice and encouragement, see your skills sky-rocket.

Customize your snow experience. Select your ski or snowboard pro by specific gender, language and certification.

Private Lesson Options can be tailored to include:

  • Your choice of resort, time, and meeting place
  • Choice of multiple resorts across the Hakuba Valley.
  • Dedicated EISS private vehicle with you from the start of the day
  • Flexible start times to suit your daily schedule.
  • Terrain and technique you want to cover.
  • Choice of the following disciplines – Skiing, Snowboarding, Telemark, Racing, Terrain Park & Halfpipe.
  • Video Analysis
  • Restaurant recommendations & bookings
  • Lift ticket organization & collection
  • Assistance with rental choice & booking

2023-2024 Season: 23rd December 2023 ~ 10th March 2024, excluding New Year’s Day
Ages: 15yrs and upwards & all levels and abilities provided. **Max persons per each (1) instructor is up to 5 persons and no more.

Check out the variety of lesson times and lengths to see which one suits you best.

HAKUBA FULL-DAY PRIVATE (6 HOURS) START TIME: Flexible start time! LESSON DETAIL: Our Hakuba Full-Day Private is a great way to explore the Hakuba Valley and progress your on-slope & off-slope skills. Choose your resort, start time, and instructor. Instructors can be requested based on gender, certification, language, and discipline. Available at all resorts: Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥67,000 for 1-3 participants ¥79,000 for 4-5 participants

10:30 PRIVATE (5 HOURS) START TIME: 10:30-15:30 LESSON DETAILS: Our 10:30 Private starts at 10:30 am and lasts for 5 hours. This is a great way to make some real progress on the slopes. Available at all resorts: Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥59,000 for 1-3 participants ¥69,000 for 4-5 participants

2 HOUR EARLY MORNING STARTER PRIVATE (2 hours) START TIME: 8:00-10:00 LESSON DETAILS: Starting at 8:00 am, beat the crowds and get the best of the conditions with the 2 Hour Early Starter. Bookings through the EISS Reservation Team by email or phone. Available at: Happo-one.

PRICE: ¥35,000 for 1-5 participants

4 HOUR EARLY MORNING STARTER PRIVATE (4 hours) START TIME: 8:30-12:30 LESSON DETAILS: Get the best of the slope conditions with an 8:30 am start time. Great for working on your powder turns, or making the most of the well-groomed slopes that Hakuba has to offer. 4 hours is plenty of time for making progress on your skiing or snowboarding with one of our qualified instructors. Available at all resorts: Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥49,000 for 1-5 participants

FIRST TRACKS (110 min) START TIME: 08:30-10:20 LESSON DETAILS: Great for getting the best snow conditions, from powder to perfect groomers this 110-minute lesson is ideal for fine-tuning your skills. Available at all resorts, Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥28,000 for 1-5 participants

JUMP START (80 min) START TIME: 08:30-09:50 LESSON DETAILS: Perfect for fine-tuning what you've been working on, or starting off your trip with a refresher. This Jump Start lesson fits perfectly before our group lesson that starts at 10:00 am. Available at all resorts, Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥21,000 for 1-5 participants

MORNING PRIVATE (2 hours) START TIME: 10:30-12:30 LESSON DETAILS: At 2 hours and starting at 10:30 am our Morning Private is great for those looking to start a little later in the morning or those who need to drop their children at group lessons. Available at all resorts: Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥35,000 for 1-5 participants

AFTERNOON PRIVATE (2 hours) START TIME: 13:30-15:30 LESSON DETAILS: Perfect for individuals or small groups who are First Timers or just looking for a lesson later in the day. Available at all resorts, Happo-one, Tsugaike, Cortina, & Iwatake.

PRICE: ¥28,000 for 1-5 participants

Please Note:

  • Please make sure you have the necessary equipment arranged before arriving. Its worthwhile also bringing hat, sunscreen and lip balm.

Helmets are highly recommended, but not essential, goggles, gloves, warm clothes, well-fitting boots etc. Lessons do not include lift tickets and reservations are strongly recommended. Please turn up with lift tickets already arranged.

Enjoy peace of mind and a smooth ski resort experience, secure your lessons ahead of time! Fill out the form below and one of our reservation consultants will get back to you as soon as possible.

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